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S 5574

Directs the division of criminal justice services to annually provide a list of all level 2 and 3 sex offenders residing in a county, to the residents of such county

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Andrew Lanza

DCJS must annually publish a county-by-county list of Level 2/3 sex offenders residing in each county and share it with county residents to enhance public safety.

REFERRED TO CRIME VICTIMS, CRIME AND CORRECTION
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Bill Summary · S 5574

Summary of Bill S 5574 (2025)

Overview

Bill S 5574 would require the Division of Criminal Justice Services (DCJS) to annually provide a list of all Level 2 and Level 3 sex offenders who reside in a given county to the residents of that county. The measure aims to increase public access to information about nearby offenders with the goal of enhancing public safety and awareness.

What the bill would do

  • Direct the DCJS to compile an annual list of all sex offenders classified as Level 2 or Level 3 who reside in each county.
  • Require that this list be provided to the residents of the respective county.
  • The bill does not specify the exact format, delivery method, or frequency beyond an annual obligation, nor does it detail the precise data fields included in the list (such as names, addresses, or risk level).

Key provisions (as introduced)

  • Annual dissemination obligation: DCJS must produce and share the list every year with residents of each county where Level 2 or Level 3 offenders reside.
  • Scope of offenders: Offenders included are those currently classified as Level 2 or Level 3 within the sex offender registry framework.

Affected parties

  • Level 2 and Level 3 sex offenders who reside in the counties covered by the bill.
  • County residents who would receive the annual list.
  • The Division of Criminal Justice Services as the reporting/distributing entity.
  • Potentially local communities, oversight bodies, and public safety stakeholders evaluating risk communications.

Procedural/timeline aspects

  • Introduced: February 25, 2025.
  • Status: Referred to the Crime Victims, Crime and Correction committee (listed twice in the legislative actions for that date).
  • Next steps (typical): committee hearings, potential amendments, floor votes, and, if enacted, signature by the governor. There is no listed effective date or implementation timeline beyond the annual requirement.

Sponsorship and related bills

  • Primary sponsor: Andrew J. Lanza.
  • Related bills (prior-session): S 8050, S 6205, S 2616, S 4619, S 4116 — indicating ongoing, prior engagement with similar concepts of public disclosure or offender information.

Potential considerations

  • Privacy and civil liberties vs. public safety: balancing transparency with potential impacts on offender reintegration and privacy.
  • Data accuracy, timeliness, and security of the disseminated list.
  • Administrative cost and resource implications for DCJS to compile and distribute annually.
  • Delivery mechanism and accessibility for all county residents.

Note: The bill’s text does not specify exact data fields, delivery method, or privacy safeguards, which would be clarified in committee amendments or final language.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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